A 2009 file image of Wang Jianlin, whose company, the Dalian Wanda Group, spent over $4 billion on Hollywood assets this year. (Image: Wikipedia Commons) By James Burke, 10 mins ago Wang Jianlin is China’s richest man. He also has long-standing connections with China’s ruling Communist Party, and he is busy buying up Hollywood. In [...]

While 57 percent of all Americans have a 'very unfavorable' view of communism, that view is shared by just 37 percent of millennials and 38 percent of Gen Z, says a report. (Image: Thierry Ehrmann [Mao Zedong] Jonny Goldstein [fast-food bag] via flickr / CC BY 2.0 ) By James Burke, 17 hours ago Around [...]

'Freedom Swimmer' is a Young Adult novel that is loosely based on the experiences of my father growing up in his village. (Image Courtesy of Wai Chim) By VISION TIMES, 14 hours ago There are many true stories that make an impact on your life — and this is one that shouldn’t be forgotten. Freedom [...]

A struggle session during the chaos of the Cultural Revolution in China. (Image: China Uncensored via Screenshot/YouTube) By James Burke, 6 mins ago Chairman Mao Zedong’s economic and social campaign known as the Great Leap Forward caused the so-called Great Famine which resulted in the deaths of 45 million people in China, stated historian Frank [...]

As a teenager, Yang Nainming was a Red Guard during the Cultural Revolution in northeast China. (Image: Vision Times) By VISION TIMES, 10 hours ago Yang Nainming was 14-years-old when his school was shutdown in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province in northeast China. It was mid-way through 1966, the beginning of a decade’s worth [...]

Plates overflowing with shrimp are carried away by the Chinese tourists. (Image: Weibo.com) By Iris Lu, 59 mins ago China’s fast economic development over the last few decades has spawned a new group of people — Chinese tourists. Since the 1990’s there has been many negative reports about their weird and unacceptable behavior in foreign [...]

Pictured in the background is Mao Zedong, who formally launched the Cultural Revolution in 1966. Millions died as a result of the movement. (Image: Peggy_Marco via Pixabay /CC0 1.0 ) By Aizhu Lu, 1 min ago In ancient China almost everyone, from the emperor down to ordinary people, believed in Buddhas, gods, and Taos, and [...]

Chinese TV star Bi Fujian will be receiving a severe punishment for insulting Mao.(Screenshot/YouTube) By Troy Oakes, 1 min ago Chinese TV star Bi Fujian found himself in deep water after he was caught making jokes about Mao Zedong. China’s broadcasting authorities demanded that the CCTV star’s employer deal with the case seriously, and punish [...]

Each of the design elements conveys a specific meaning based on the ceremonial formalities of the Zhou Dynasty. (Image: hongdu1956.com) By Monica Song, 1 min ago Do you know the story behind the design of the Zhongshan suit? Even the number of pockets is meaningful. Dr. Sun Yat-sen became the first president and founding father [...]

By Leo Timm, Epoch Times | June 11, 2015Last Updated: June 11, 2015 12:18 pm China’s former domestic security czar Zhou Yongkang attends the National People’s Congress in Beijing, March 11, 2012. Zhou was sentenced to life in prison for corruption. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) China’s former security chief was sentenced on June 11 to life [...]